I agree with the peace of a settled flock. Wilma, my super friendly tolbunt polish, died unexpectedly 3 weeks ago. I was so sad, and the girls were crying out for her like she was lost. I was super tempted, mostly out of sadness, to get some new additions. But after a couple days they all...
Make sure you have shade for them (block ALL direct sun) and water down the run 3 times a day. I just got a ceramic planter dish that I've filled with water and seen them standing in. Its been over 100 here and mine are still giving me 5-8 per day! Everyone in my area is complaining about eggs...